• Immigrant Justice Reading Group

    Zoom

    The suggested first book is about Immigration and the Consequences of U.S. Imperialism: Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America by Juan González. A sweeping...

  • Level 1 – Beginner

    Zoom

    Learn elementary grammar, conversation skills and how to read Yiddish. Students who don't yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a...

  • Advanced – Theater

    Zoom

    In this class, students will read pieces of Yiddish theater aloud together. The teacher will speak in Yiddish, providing dramaturgy and historical context, and students will...

  • Screening of “BOYCOTT”

    Zoom

    Thirty-Four states have passed laws criminalizing BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions), a non-violent attempt to pressure Israel into ending the occupation. BWC's principles stand against the criminalization of...

  • Yiddish Vinkl

    Zoom

    Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it's safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in...

  • Yiddish Reading Group

    Zoom

    Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas....

  • Circle Book Group

    Zoom

    This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the...

  • IDF Veterans and the True Cost of Occupation

    Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA

    Co-Sponsored with New Israel Fund, Temple Israel Boston, and Dorshei Tzedek.As the occupation enters its 56th year, most Israelis are walled off from the reality of...

  • History of Yiddish Music

    Zoom

    Never heard of Naftule Brandwein? No problem. Welcome to your turntable intervention.Join Seattle renegade klezmer Miles (Mai Li Pittard) for your five-class guided tour through the...

  • Level 2 – Advanced Beginner

    Zoom

    Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Beginner classes and moving further ahead. Additionally, songs and...

  • New Intermediates

    Zoom

    Using the textbook In Eynem, vol 2, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking, reading and writing. Level: Students who have previously...